Railroad Detective John Mahoney

Railroad Detective John Mahoney | Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Railroad Detective John Mahoney

Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, April 13, 1906

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John Mahoney

Railroad Detective John Mahoney was struck and killed by a train in the rail yards at Roby, Indiana.

He was walking across the Wolf Lake Bridge when a fast-moving train approached. He attempted to run to safety but was struck after he tripped and fell.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location Indiana
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Detective Mahoney, thank you for your service in helping to protect one of America's greatest assets, it's railroads. You are truly a hero.

God Bless, Brother and may your eternal Rest be ever Peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

July 12, 2018

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